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steam and press material into shape by hand and, if needed, stiffen it by using a special solution

sew trimmings such as ribbons, buckles, braids or chains onto hats

operate semi-automatic blocking machines for mass production

alter, renovate and re-block (re-shape) existing hats

package and dispatch hats for customers

display, fit and sell hats and accessories.

Working Conditions

Milliners employed by mass-production firms usually perform single tasks, such as trimming hats with ribbon or sewing in headbands. Milliners making 'semi-model' (limited production) hats hand trim shapes that have been moulded by machine. Highly skilled milliners create designs in fabric or on paper that can be followed by other milliners.